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# James McKenna (1933–2000)

James McKenna is an Irish artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,532. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James McKenna sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,532 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James McKenna work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McKenna work is $3,532.

The median James McKenna sculpture sells for $2,104 across 10 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,104 | $16,621 | 62.5% | 2025-05-28 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,748–$3,439 | $2,054 | $7,503 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $16,621 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $7,503 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a James McKenna worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James McKenna work is $3,532. The median James McKenna sculpture sells for $2,104 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James McKenna sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James McKenna sculpture is $2,104.

### What is James McKenna's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James McKenna sculpture is $16,621.

### What is James McKenna's auction record?

James McKenna's auction record is $16,621, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.